Trips home
My trips
Favorites
Create new trip
Settings
Language
english
Help
FAQ
Trip Planner:   USA  /  Connecticut  /  New Haven  /  Yale Collection of Musical Instruments

Yale Collection of Musical Instruments, New Haven

4.6
#6 of 7 in Museums in New Haven
Specialty Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
Create an itinerary including Yale Collection of Musical Instruments
Yale Collection of Musical Instruments is located in New Haven. For Yale Collection of Musical Instruments and beyond, use our New Haven day trip planner to get the most from your New Haven vacation.
Create a full itinerary - for free!

Yale Collection of Musical Instruments reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
25 reviews
Google
4.4
TripAdvisor
  • By AdventureDiva
    Even though the gallery was not open due to the Covid pandemic, I did have an opportunity to go on their online gallery. I have never seen a hurdy-gurdy or a ratchet instrument before. This... 
    Even though the gallery was not open due to the Covid pandemic, I did have an opportunity to go on their online gallery. I have never seen a hurdy-gurdy or a ratchet instrument before. This...  more »
  • By Mark C
    There is a small, but very nice collection of old and very old instruments housed here. My favorites were all of the various sizes of violins as well as some amazing harpsichords on the upper level.....  more
    There is a small, but very nice collection of old and very old instruments housed here. My favorites were all of the various sizes of violins as well as some amazing harpsichords on the upper level.....  more »
See more on TripAdvisor ›
Google
  • By Selfish Gills
    Very cool collection. The inlay work on the early guitars is beautiful. Second floor exhibit (pianos, harpsichords, etc) is really interesting, they provide headphones with audio recordings for the different instruments in display. It's also free!!!
  • By Alan Liu
    Lots of cool old instruments and staff was very helpful.
See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to New Haven

  • Get a personalized trip
    A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.
Know more

Popular things to do in New Haven

Yale University Art Gallery ©
Art Museum
Yale University Art Gallery
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Yale University ©
Educational Site
Yale University
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History ©
Natural History Museum
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
St. Mary's Church ©
Church
St. Mary's Church
4.9
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from New Haven

Norman Rockwell Museum ©
Art Museum
Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Mystic Seaport Museum ©
History Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park ©
Bridge
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Poughkeepsie
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
The Lodge at Crandall Park
Hiking Trail
The Lodge at Crandall Park
Tolland
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in New Haven

Yale Center for British Art ©
Art Museum
Yale Center for British Art
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center ©
History Museum
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
East Rock Park ©
Park
East Rock Park
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green ©
Religious Site
Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

Nearby attractions in New Haven

Escape New Haven ©
Room Escape Game
Escape New Haven
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library ©
Library
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Long Wharf Theatre ©
Theater
Long Wharf Theatre
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Taste of New Haven ©
Food Tour
Taste of New Haven
4.9
Duration: 4 hours

Historic Sites in New Haven

Grove Street Cemetery ©
Cemetery
Grove Street Cemetery
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Center Church ©
Cemetery
Center Church
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
Fort Hale Park ©
Historic Site
Fort Hale Park
3.1
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in New Haven

New Haven Museum ©
History Museum
New Haven Museum
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Don't Miss a Thing.
See & Do More.

Trips in Yale Collection of Musical Instruments by other users

8 days in United States BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Portland Salem Boston 16 days in United States BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM Portland Concord Burlington 8 days in United States BY A USER FROM MEXICO New York City New Haven Salem 12 days in United States BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Bedford Niagara Falls Woodstock 13 days in United States BY A USER FROM BRAZIL Boston Salem Concord 32 days in New York City & Bronx BY A USER FROM KOSOVO New York City Bronx
See all trips